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Connecting route · Portugal → Egypt

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Zurich or Frankfurt, about 10h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 06m
PDLSSHZRH

Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance

Fastest journey10h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PDL Zurich (ZRH) SSH
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 06m
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PDL Frankfurt (FRA) SSH
Leg 1: Azores Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Cairo
Self-transfer likely ~11h 23m
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PDL Dusseldorf (DUS) SSH
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Air Cairo, TUI fly Deutschland
Self-transfer likely ~11h 31m
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PDL Paris (CDG) SSH
Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~11h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,620 km3,490 miles
Journey time
10h 06mestimate
Time difference
+3hSharm el Sheikh vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
EGP
Airports
PDL → SSH

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ponta Delgada to Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,620 km.
Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Dusseldorf (DUS) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and Sharm el Sheikh?
Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 3 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

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